切身 qièshēn direct
direct; concerning oneself; personal
How to remember 切身: 切 cut + 身 body = direct.
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How it is used
- 'Personal, directly affecting oneself' - 切身利益 (qièshēn lìyì) one's vital/personal interests, 切身体会 (qièshēn tǐhuì) firsthand personal experience.
- Marks something felt on one's own body/self, not abstract or secondhand; the 切 means 'close to'.